YEARLY HIGH
1.8039 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.1531 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5039 XPF

2020 ARS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.8039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.1531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6507 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7935 to the December average rate of 1.1875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8039 was down 36.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,019 XPF
2019 Average 11,370 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 5,766 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,253.72 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8541
1.1269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6840, compared to 1.3238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.1135 XPF (High: 1.5045 / Low: 1.3910). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 XPF (High: 1.3586 / Low: 1.3351).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1135
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0912 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.7935) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.7971), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0036 (-35.88%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.7935
2019 Avg (January) 2.7971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8039 1.7749 1.7935
February 1.7963 1.7419 1.7842
March 1.7646 1.6650 1.7081
April 1.7033 1.6314 1.6755
May 1.6468 1.5702 1.6169
June 1.5641 1.5062 1.5257
July 1.5045 1.3910 1.4603
August 1.4006 1.3488 1.3778
September 1.3586 1.3351 1.3474
October 1.3337 1.2876 1.3081
November 1.3078 1.2294 1.2615
December 1.2140 1.1531 1.1875